The Overall Impact Of New Drugs
Debate between Frank Lichtenberg, Courtney C. Brown Professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Business, and Joel Lexchin, Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. Discussion focused on the overall impact of new drugs on longevity, quality of life, productivity, and utilization of other medical care such as hospitals and nursing homes.
Presentation of both positions (PDF format)
Photos taken during the event
Michel Kelly-Gagnon, MEI’s President, with Joel Lexchin, Associate Professor in the School of Health Policy & Management at York University and Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto (on the left), and Frank Lichtenberg, Courtney C. Brown Professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Business (on the right).
Michel Kelly-Gagnon launching the debate.
The event drew a sold-out crowd at the Intercontinental Hotel.
Frank Lichtenberg, Courtney C. Brown Professor at Columbia University Graduate School of Business.
Joel Lexchin, Associate Professor in the School of Health Policy & Management at York University and Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto.
Question period.
Photos: Claudio Calligaris